Child Protection Specialist

2 days ago


Helena, Montana, United States State of Montana Full time
Child Protection Specialist

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking a skilled Child Protection Specialist to join our Child and Family Services Division.

Job Summary

This role involves providing family-centered services within a trauma-informed system to ensure the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of children at risk of or who have been subjected to child maltreatment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct timely assessments of reports of child maltreatment, using standardized safety assessment tools and decision-making guides.
  • Document and communicate safety threats to all involved, including preparation of affidavits for District Court when necessary.
  • Provide appropriate level of intervention to ensure the safety of all families in need of Child Protective Services (CPS).
  • Engage families in the establishment of a permanency plan when needed and required, and ensure the plan follows the order of placement preference as set forth in statute and policy.
  • Evaluate and assess children to determine their medical and psychological needs throughout the case.
Why Work with DPHHS?

Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect their health, safety, and wellbeing, and to empower independence.

As a Child Protection Specialist with DPHHS, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

Qualifications
  • Ability to make critical decisions in high-stress situations.
  • Ability to engage children and families under difficult circumstances to gather sufficient information to make accurate and precise decisions.
  • Ability to identify problems, develop, and implement solutions.
  • Ability to communicate information both orally and in writing so others will understand.
  • Meet minimum qualifications:
    • Required bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related degree.
    • Two years of social services work experience, or directly related work experience, working with children and families in difficult and sometimes volatile situations.
    • Other combinations of related experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.


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